Waste Not – Compost, recycling, etc. No big steps done in this category.

Want Not/Prep & Storage - We got a bunch of books from Rick’s aunt for the boys this weekend that their cousins have outgrown, and a few hand me down outfits for Emmett (thanks Wendi & Amy!).

Build Community Food Systems – We’re planning a trip to Palisade to pick peaches next week and have gotten some family/friends to chip in for some of the peachy goodness. Farmers market usual, of course.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes: Place several new potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Boil until softened, about 15 minutes; let cool until easy to handle.
Preheat oven to 475. Oil a rimmed baking sheet or baking stone with olive oil. Place potatoes on sheet and smash slightly with the palm of your hand (so the insides smush out a bit, but so each potato is mostly intact). Drizzle potatoes with more olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 20 minutes until crispy.

Howdy!

From gardens, bees and backyard chickens in the heart of Denver to starting from scratch in San Antonio. Our family of five is striving to find the simple life - the easy way. I spend my free time blogging and getting dirt under my nails along side my hard-working husband. Yay for modern housewifery, urban livestock and front yard gardens!